Tel: Houston 01505 327711 Stirling 01786 81 94 09 Company Brochure.pdf · Tel: Houston 01505 327711 Stirling 01786 81 94 09 ... • High pressure water jetting ... Houston 01505 327711

Tel: Houston 01505 327711 Stirling 01786 81 94 09www.acreindustrial.co.uk • e-mail: [email protected]

24/7 SUPPORT FOR ALL INDUSTRY

JETTING UNITS• High pressure water jetting• High flow water jetting• Surface preparation & cleaning

CCTV SUPPORT UNIT • WinCan reporting• Float through surveys• Remote location operation

CONFINED SPACE SUPPORT• Highly trained and well organised crews• State of the art certificated equipment• Peace of mind when it matters most

TANKERS• Uplifts all types of liquid waste• Vacuum Tankers 2000/6000 gal• Liquid Ring & Vac - Loaders

DISAB UNITS• Suction power beyond belief• Uplifts dry & solid waste• Blowing pressurising capability

VACTORS• Suction and jetting combination together• High flow drain cleaning operations• Water carrying capacity of 2000 gallons

HAzARDOUS WASTE SERVICES• Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal• Waste Minimisation • Recycling • Dry Waste Skips • Container Sales

24/7 SUPPORT FOR ALL INDUSTRY2

Please Remove

Tel: 01505 327711Fax: 01505 331796Email: [email protected]

www.acreindustrial.co.uk

Jim PriceManaging Director

07860 583202

24/7 support for all industry

Tel: Houston 01505 327711 Stirling 01786 81 94 09

www.acreindustrial.co.uk • e-mail: [email protected] 3

Introduction......................................................................... 4Vactors................................................................................. 5Tankers................................................................................. 6Disab Units........................................................................... 7Jetting Units......................................................................... 8CCTV Support Unit.............................................................. 9Confined Space Support Unit........................................... 10Hazardous Waste Services ............................................ 11Health and Safety.........................................................12-23

CONTENTS


GlasgowStirling

Acre Industrial Cleaning Services Ltd was established in 1989, and operates from its base in the central belt of Scotland serving the whole of the UK.Acre Industrial has matured rapidly since its inception and now carries out a wide range of services to our client base.The philosophy of Acre Industrial is to establish and develop a professional and comprehensive relationship with our clients.We at Acre believe that the customer is always the most important part of any business relationship, and our aim is to provide the customer with the best all round and efficient service in the industry.We are committed to continually improve our health & safety performance. To this end, we strive to manage Health & Safety successfully by having Health & Safety risks under control.We strive to demonstrate a progressive improvement in our accident, injury & ill health record. To achieve this we utilise the principles of Health & Safety Management practises, which forms the foundation of our success.

INTRODUCTION



A multi-purpose vehicle designed to collect both wet and dry materials including heavy items such as bricks, heavy sludge and compacted sewage.Features• A high volume jetting pump, up to 79 gallons per minute at 2000 psi.• Larger diameter jet hose, hydraulically operated with a reel capacity of 300 metres.• Supplied with a range of jet nozzles to operate from pipe diameters of 40 to 900mm.• High air-fl ow suction up to 2,500 cfm and 15” Hg vacuum.• Swivel boom fi tted with 8” (200mm) suction trunk leading to a 1200 gallon tank.• A water carrying capacity of 1000 gallons.

VACTORS




TANKERSAt Acre we operate an impressive fl eet of Vacuum Tankers. These units are capable of uplifting, discharging and transporting material safely, environmentally and effi ciently.Features• Range of capacities from 1500 gallons to 5500 gallons• All tankers operate suction and discharge operations• Acre are a Registered waste carrier• Fully experienced in handling special waste materials Acre can handle all types of wet and dry substances• All tankers have a fully opening rear door for easy discharge of heavy materials• Slave units capable of carrying 6000 gallons



DISAB UNITSOur Disab Centurion Division is able to handle dry waste, or heavy sludge and solids.Features• Convey materials from up to 150 metres to and from the tank.• The tank has a capacity of 14 cubic metres.• The tank is fi tted with high-level shutdowns for wet and dry products.• Rear door has a full 6” blow off manifold to assist discharge times.



JETTING UNITSOur High Pressure Water Jetting Division consists of a comprehensive range of equipment which can tackle everything from clearing a blockage in a small diameter pipe to removing, heavy build up of grime from a factory fl oor.Features• Range of equipment delivering pressures from 1700psi to 12,500psi.• Tank/Vessel cleaning & many other applications.• Jetting volume range from 3 gpm to 90 gpm.• Rotary cleaning heads, nozzles and accessories available for all types of work.• Drain and sewer cleaning.• Pipe and tube cleaning.• Water carrying capacities of 1000 gallons.



CCTV SUPPORT UNITWhether you are looking to access the condition of an existing asset or one which you are looking to acquire, our CCTV operatives have the capability to deliver a conditional report that will:• Identify any flaws in the system• Comment and prioritise repairs required• Outline recommendations to reduce short & long-term integrity issuesWith access to the latest technology, we have the capability to survey assets from 25mm to 1metre in diameter. Technology delivered under this survey includes:• Purpose built vehicles • State-of-the art Pearpoint equipment spread• Survey more than 300 metres of pipeline from only one access point.• Operated remotely • Walk throughs• Look see/els cameras available • Offshore surveying • Float through surveys



CONFINED SPACE SUPPORT UNITEntering and working in confined spaces has been and will continue to be a integral part of many industry sectors work activities. We provide you with a fully trained team of confined space workers along with a crew trained in confined space rescue techniques should an unforeseen situation develop. We will review your exact requirements and produce a Safe System of Work including a Rescue Plan, and Risk Assessment specific to your process.• Identification of Confined Spaces • Training• Emergency Rescue Arrangements • ServicingWe understand how critical it is to ensure that confined space equipment meets with all legislative requirements for care, servicing and calibration. Our operations benefit from modern up to date equipment and fully furnished rescue vehicles. For auditing purposes our maintenance and calibration records are available to our customers on request.



HAzARDOUS WASTE SERVICESWith multiple sites and full UK coverage we are in an excellent position to look after all of your Hazardous Waste requirements. We provide a wide range of services which include but are not limited to:• Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal• Waste Minimisation • Recycling • Dry Waste Skips• Container Sales • Industrial Cleaning• Land Remediation • Bulk Liquid Waste Transport and DisposalOur fl eet of vehicles and highly trained staff allow us to deal with all types and size of container ranging from Lab Chemicals to 205 ltr drums, IBC’s and Bulk Liquids. We will carry out a full review of your waste streams and provide you with alternative disposal routes to allow you to reduce costs and increase recycling while always having the peace of mind that you are being fully compliant with current waste legislation.




Acre Industrial is the market leader in driving Health & Safety within the industry. Our success is assessed through pro-active, monitoring involving a range of techniques. We are aware that learning from all relevant experience and applying the lessons learned are important elements in effective Health & Safety Management.This is done systematically through regular reviews of performance based on data both from monitoring activities and from independent audits of the whole Health & Safety Management system.Commitment to continuous improvement involves the constant development of policies, systems, procedures & approaches in the implementations and techniques of risk control.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Please Remove

Tel: 01505 327711Fax: 01505 331796Email: [email protected]

www.acreindustrial.co.uk

Ken SinclairHealth & Safety Manager

07876 234023

24/7 support for all industry


Health & Safety ...........................................................12Policy Statements ..................................................14-17Work Method Statement ........................................18-23Risk Assessment .................................................. 24-28Insurance .............................................................. 29-35


HEALTH & SAFETY



Health And Safety Policy StatementAs a responsible employer, ACRE Industrial & Cleaning Services Limited seek through this document to carry out all statutory duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, to prepare and keep revised a written statement of Health & Safety Policy and bring this to the notice of all employees. This general policy statement of health & safety is die commitment of this Company to comply with current health & safety legislation, & to strive towards continual improvement in Health & Safety performance.It is the responsibility of Mr J Price, Managing Director, together with Company management, to ensure that die working environment is safe and without significant risks to health & safety and meets the appropriate statutory requirements. It is recognised that all levels of employees have a vital role to play in the implementation and maintenance of the health & safety programme, for the premises and other locations where employees are at work.

Our Statement Of General Policy Is To:• Maintain safe and healthy working conditions;• Prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill health;• Ensure all employees are competent to undertake their tasks and to give

them adequate training;• Provide adequate financial resources; sufficient information, instruction,

training and supervision for all employees and trainees;• Ensure the safe handling, use and control of hazardous substances;• Provide and maintain safe plant and work equipment;• Consult & communicate with employees on matters affecting their health and safety;• Provide adequate control of die health and safety risks arising from our work activities.

This Company policy will be reviewed and revised by the Managing Director, together with Company management, at 12 month intervals and any changes will be brought to the notice of all our employees. The Managing Director, together with Company management & team leaders, will provide regular monitoring of the policy by conducting weekly auditing on places of work and documented systems.

Signed by ______________________________________

Mr J Price, Managing Director Date 10th August 2012For and on behalf of: ACRE Industrial & Cleaning Services Limited


Environmental Policy StatementOur objective is to create a climate of excellence not only in our products and/or services, but also for our employees, persons affected by our activities and the environment. In order to achieve this, the following policy has been established.We will manage our activities to minimise wherever practicable their effect on the environment. In this we are committee at all levels and within all functions of the organisation to continual improvement. We recognise that this will only be achieved through regular monitoring of our environmental performance against objectives regulated by a committed management system.Our Environmental Policy (which includes Health & Safety) commits the organisation at all levels to ensure compliance of the following:Our Environmental Policy (which includes Health & Safety) commits the organisation at all levels to ensure compliance of the following:

1. Identification of the risk of pollution arising from any of our activities, products and/or services, which shall then be either eliminated or effectively controlled and where practicable to meet or exceed all regulatory requirements relating to environmental matters and the adoption of safe and environmentally acceptable standards where none exist.

2. Reduce to a minimum unnecessary use of materials, resources and energy to reduce to a minimum the environmental effect on all future developments and an appraisal of the environmental effect of sourcing raw material.

3. The reduction of waste to the lowest practicable level ensuring responsible disposal of waste created and received, undertaking environmental audits, measuring the results against established targets.

4. Advocate employee involvement in all environmental matters, providing suitable training and support to all employees with regard to this environmental policy, recommending other organisations to follow our approach and policy

5. The reduction or alleviation of any adverse environmental effects caused as a result of our activities, products and/or services.

6. Ensure that any persons working on our behalf are made aware of and agree to comply with this policy.7. Seek to ensure that products and/or services supplied or provided by third parties can be used, handled,

stored and disposed in a manner which safeguards the environment and the health and safety of all.8. Undertake a review of this policy in the light of any new knowledge changing legislation

or public concerns.

Signed by ______________________________________





Policy Statement on Equal OpportunitiesACRE Industrial & Cleaning Services Limited is committed to equality of opportunity in employment. We will not knowingly unlawfully discriminate or permit our employees to discriminate against any person on grounds which include:

• Colour • Creed • Race, national or Ethnic origin • Sex • Marital Status • Disability

Unlawful discrimination includes treating a person less favourably than others are treated or would be treated in the same or similar circumstances.

ACRE Industrial & Cleaning Services will not permit:

Any job applicant or employee to receive less favourable treatment than any other on any of the grounds set out in paragraph 1 of this policy.

Any job applicant or employee to be placed at a disadvantage by requirements or conditions, having a disproportionately adverse effect on him or her which, cannot be shown to be relevant to job requirements.

The only exception to this Policy will be:• Where the sex or race of a person is a genuine occupational qualification. • Where the disability of a person prevents the function of the job being carried out.

ACRE Industrial & Cleaning Services Limited is aware of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995

which came into effect in December 1996 and will fully comply with these including making assessments of the work premises to discover whether adjustments might be made to allow an otherwise suitable candidate who is disabled to be employed.

There will be equality of oppotunity in the recruitment, training, development and promotion of staff. If you have special responsibilities in this policy you will be trained accordingly.

The Directors have overall executive responsibility for ensuring that this Policy is communicated and implemented.

All staff must comply with the terms of this policy.

ACRE Industrial & Cleaning Services Limited will take disciplinary action, including dismissal, against any employee who is found to have contravened this policy. If any employee considers that She/he is suffering from unfair treatment, they may either make a complaint which will be dealt with through individual Company’s Grievance Procedure or, in the first instance raise the issue with their immediate Manager.


The Quality Policy of Acre Industrial LtdIt is the policy of ACRE INDUSTRIAL LTD. to always supply to its customers Products and Services which conform exactly to stated or agreed specifications, and also meet the needs and expectations of those customers. It is essential that ACRE INDUSTRIAL LTD as a company and all our staff do this in order that we meet our goal to survive and prosper in a competitive market place.

In order to consistently achieve its objectives ACRE INDUSTRIAL LTD. is wholly committed to the operation of a management system, with the full co-operation of adequately trained staff which satisfies the requirements of ISO 9001: 2008.

The system and policy are regularly reviewed by the Managing Director (ORSafety Manager responsible for Quality), to ensure their on-going effectiveness and efficiency in meeting the company objectives. It is also regularly reviewed to ensure our systems and policy continue to meet the current needs and expectations of our customers.

This Quality Policy, authorised by the senior Executive responsible for Quality, is shown at the beginning of the Quality Policy Manual. It has been made

deliberately straightforward so that it is easy to understand. It is implemented and maintained by the strict observance to the authorised Quality Policy Manual and Operating Procedures.

The Safety Manager has the authority and is responsible for implementing, managing and maintaining the Quality Policy Manual and Operating Procedures. He also has the authority and organisational freedom to identify and investigate problems affecting the quality of the services and Documented Management System.

To aid communication the latest issue is also framed and displayed in the company reception area and also in the main workshops.

Signed by ______________________________________





Work Method StatementThis is an ExampleRef:.ALLIED/08

ALLIED DISTILLERS Ltd - GLASGOW ROAD

HOT Pressure Wash/HPWJ FUSEL Oil Systems & Vessels OPERATION(S)

1. Obtain Permit To Work & Permission to proceed.

2. Establish service area for plant & equipment etc.

3. Cordon off service area with barrier tape / warning notices.

4. Set up & test Water Jetting Equipment & Steam Cleaning Unit.

5. Proceed with operation to clean Fusel Oil System

Manpower On Site: Skilled Operatives.

Plant / Equipment: 1 High Pressure Water Jetting Unit & 1 Hot Pressure Wash unit.

Protective Clothing: PVC Wetsuits & gloves, Safety footwear, Head protection, face visor.

Arrival on site

Acre’s manpower, plant and equipment will arrive on site at a time and date as agreed by Allied Distillers Ltd. Acre’s employee in charge of this operation will establish contact with the site representative to confirm service area for setting up equipment.

ADL Responsibilities

• Site Safety Inductions must be carried out by ADL.

• ADL must ensure that relevant system isolations have been carried out.

• Any associated systems which are normally pressurised must be de-pressurised and drained prior to commencement of any.

• Any dismantling or re-assembling of systems will be carried out by ADL personnel. Removal and replacement of vessel access covers / flanges will be carried out by ADL personnel.

• ADL must ensure safe access / egress to the site at all times.

• Machinery guards must be properly fitted to any live or running machinery in the vicinity of Acre Industrial cleaning operations.

• ADL must issue a Permit To Work for all operations. Work Permits should confirm that correct isolations, where appropriate, have been carried out and that the FUSEL oil system is safe to work on.


Work Method Statement continued• ADL must provide material data sheets for any potentially hazardous substances which Acre employees

may be exposed during cleaning operations.

• ADL must ensure that all associated vessels are drained down prior to commencement of operations.

Acre Industrial ResponsibilitiesAcre Industrial shall provide correctly maintained plant & equipment, and trained manpower to carry out Industrial Cleaning work in accordance with:

• The Health & Safety at Work etc...Act 1974.

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

• Code Of Practice - for the use of high pressure water jetting equipment.

• Confined Space Regulations 1997.

Hot Pressure Washing / Water Jetting ProcessThe smaller vessels associated with this system will benefit from a hot pressure washing process however, the Receiving Vessel ‘ in the Spirit Store is a much larger vessel and will require a high pressure jetting process. The Service area for this operation will be at the access door to the Spirit Store. Access /egress, to the operations area must be restricted for safety reasons. Warning notices and barrier tape will be positioned to indicate No Unauthorised Admission to the operating area. Allied Distillers have agreed to break as many flanges as possible on the systems and associated vessels to allow them to be penetrated from a variety of angles. A drain valve will be opened on the button of the receiving vessel in the spirit store which will allow washings to escape as the operation progresses. Washings will run off the site effluent system.

• Hot pressure washing hoses will run from the steam generating unit to the upper Floor of the Still House, and into the Fusel Decanter.

• Routine safety checks will be carried out on equipment and connections etc... prior to admitting pressure to hoses.

• Acre Operatives will start the hot pressure wash unit.

• Hose pressure / temperatures will be increased gradually whilst safety checks are performed.

• Once satisfactory checks have been completed, hot pressure washing will commence on the internal surfaces of the decanter.

This process will commence using a ‘hot pressure washing gun’ with a degreasing detergent pressure being added to the wash as necessary.




Work Method Statement continued• Hot pressure washing will be carried out through sight glass openings in the decanter, ( and through

flange openings in the ’Intermediate Vessel’ as necessary).

• The steam temperature will be increased to maximum which will provide a steaming effect on the internal surface of the decanter. The washings from this process will run off into ‘Level Control Tank and then pumped up into the Intermediate Vessel, and finally across into the ‘Receiving Vessel’ in the Spirit Store.

• When all of the washings have been discharged to the ‘Receiving Vessel’, the pump will be shut down and flanges will be broken to allow access to the ‘Intermediate Vessel’ The drain line on the bottom of the ‘Intermediate Vessel’ will be opened to allow the washings to run off to the site effluent system.

• When the vessels and systems in the Still House have been cleaned to the required standard Acre Operatives will proceed with the High Pressure Water Jetting operation in the ‘Receiving Vessel’.

• High pressure water jetting hoses will be run from the Jetting Unit to the upper floor of the Spirit Store, and into the ‘Receiving Vessel’.

• Routine safety checks will be carried out on equipment and connections etc prior to admitting pressure to hoses.

• Acre Operatives will start the jetting units auxiliary engine.

• Hose pressure will be increased gradually whilst safety checks are performed.

• Once satisfactory checks have been completed, high pressure washing will commence on the internal surfaces of the ‘Receiving Vessel’. This process will commence using a ‘ High pressure - gun ‘ with extension lances fitted to give extra reach. A de-greasing detergent will be added to the pressure wash as necessary.

• The pressure washing operation will be carried out through the top inspection hatch. No man entry will be required during this cleaning process. Allied Distillers will break a flange on the bottom of the vessel to allow for drainage. The washings from this process will run off into site drainage system.

• Acre’s Supervisor will monitor progress and will advise the site contact when the vessel is ready for inspection.


Work Method Statement continued

Quality AssuranceOn completion of this operation Acre’s Supervisor will request an inspection of the work by the site representative. In accordance with Acre’s quality procedures, Acre’s Supervisor will then request a signature from the site representative in order to complete his ‘Time Sheet ‘ On signing the ‘Time Sheet’ the site representative will be agreeing to; the materials, plant & equipment used for the process, the number of hours worked, and that the quality of work has been completed to the agreed specification. After a satisfactory inspection by the site representative, Acre work team will de-rig equipment and prepare site for hand over.

SupervisionAcre Industrial shall ensure, that it complies with site requirements in appointing a Supervisor who has attained the necessary standard of proficiency for controlling the aforementioned operations as the ADL’s Glasgow Road site. It will be the duty of the appointed Supervisor to :

• Remain on site for the duration of the work.

• Liase with the client / site contact.

• Be familiar with the equipment and process under his control.

• Be aware of the hazards associated with their work.

• Ensure, through adequate supervision that all employees comply with local rules that are applicable to them.

• Maintaining Site Safety at the end of each working day.

• Report any injuries, diseases & dangerous occurrences relating to this operation. See separate paragraph in Accident Reporting.

• Ensure that site smoking rules are observed at all times.

• Maintain good standards of tidiness of working site at all times.

• Ensure that operations are carried out in accordance with this Work Method Statement.

• Ensure that control measures as stated in the Formal Risk Assessment are adhered to.

Equipment On Site• One Jetting Unit & One Hot Water Wash Unit.

• Assortment of hand tools for above




Work Method Statement continued• De-greasing detergent

• Warning notices and barrier tape.

• Trained operators with full PPE consisting of:-Cotton overalls, PVC overalls, PVC gloves, Safety Wellington boots, Protective headwear, Ear defenders, Full face visors.

Accident Reporting• It is Acre’s policy to investigate and record all injuries, accidents and cases of ill health caused by or

affecting individuals work. In the event of an injury, no matter how slight an injury may appear, operatives must always report them to their site supervisor who must ensure that details are entered into the company accident book’. The accident book is held in the operations office at company headquarters. Any accident ( regardless of whether there was an injury or damage) is clear evidence of lack of control. All reported accident’s will therefore be fully investigated by the company Health & Safety Manager in order to identify the root cause with specific details recorded on Acre’s accident investigation report form.

• Accidents involving company road vehicles are also recorded on accident report forms, provided by the company’s insurers.

• All dangerous occurrences and near miss incidents must be reported to the company Health & Safety Manager. If such an occurrence is caused by an adjacent process out with the control of Acre’s Supervisor, then the matter must also be reported to the site contact. Any damage to the Company or client’s property must also be reported. All dangerous occurrences and near miss incidents will be fully investigated by Acre’s Health & Safety Manager with a view to establishing the cause, or whether there were several direct causes, and, to identify the people or equipment that was at fault.

• All operatives must report any medical condition or medication they are taking which could affect their ability to operate machinery, drive a vehicle or work in a hazardous environment.

• Should an operative identify a situation in which a potential accident could occur or an injury could be sustained they must report it immediately.


Work Method Statement continued

Accident PreventionAlthough Accident Investigation may be considered a reactive approach and is unlikely to get the root causes unless it is carried out very thoroughly, Acre endeavour to apply a pro-active approach by providing careful attention to Management Control by means of:

• Setting clear policies, plans, aims & objectives

• Carefully planned procedures.

• Clearly identifying responsibilities. * Standards of performance. * Competent staff.

• Regular monitoring.

Manpower On SiteAcre’s manpower will consist of skilled operatives experienced in the tasks involved with this operation. Random site visits are carried out by Mr Ken Sinclair, Acre’s Health & Safety Manager.

Work Method Statement & Risk Assessment - Acceptance:This Work Method Statement & the Risk Assessment must be examined by ADL prior to commencement of this operation. Formal notification is not necessary if the Method and controls are satisfactory.

However formal notification must be given to Acre’s Safety Manager should there be any irregularities or concerns, or in the event of a change of process which could significantly alter the method of work and where new risks may require to be assessed.

If no such notification is received prior to commencement of this work, full acceptance will be assumed.



Risk AssessmentContract Details: HPWJ & Uplift material from tanks, vessels, wells, drains and gulleys etc.

Location of Work: This is a generic risk assessment for Water Jetting & Tankering work. Access/Egress: Host site/authority must provide safe Access/Egress to work areas.

Equipment Reqd: HPWJ Unit & Tanker Unit, Full PPE.

Haz. Substances: Host site/authority must provide details of any known potentially hazardous substances, gases, vapours or volatile product.

Assessment Ref. No: ACRE/123

1. Setting up work area, product spillages.

Persons at Risk: ACRE Personnel, Site Staff

Risk Level: Low

Control Measures in place• Work area to be cordoned off with barrier tape/traffic cones .

• Operatives must ensure unauthorised personnel not to enter operating areas.

• Any undue leakage/spillages of waste must be cleared up promptly.

2. Open Manhole covers - Slips, trips, falls. (Major Accident Hazard)

Persons at Risk: ACRE Personnel, Site Staff, Contractors

Risk Level: High

Control Measures in place• Open manholes/drains must be guarded by traffic cones/barriers at all times.

• Manhole & drain covers must be replaced at the end of each operation or shift, and manholes or drains must never be left open outwith working hours.

3. Uplifting Waste - Contact with waste product.

Persons at Risk: ACRE Personnel

Risk Level: Medium

Control Measures in place• Operatives must wear full Personal Protective Equipment i.e. PVC coveralls & gloves, protective

headwear complete with visor & hearing protection, safety footwear .




Risk Assessment continued4. General Factory Environment.


Risk Level: Medium

Control Measures in place• ACRE operatives must undertake site induction prior to carrying out any work.

• Site Permit To Work System must be adhered to at all times.

• ACRE operatives must adhere to all site rules and regulations.

5. Setting up Tanker unit, pre-start checks on auxiliary equipment.


Risk Level: Medium

Control Measures in place• All suction hoses & connectors must be visually examined for any evidence of wear and tear,

and that couplings have connected firmly.

• Hose runs where practicable, must avoid stairways and walkways in order to reduce potential trip hazards.

• Plant/equipment must not cause any undue obstructions/hazards on site.

• Pre-start checks must be carried out on oil levels and fuel filters etc.

• Suction hoses must be continuously monitored throughout uplift process.

• Tanker operative must continuously monitor quantity of waste being loaded into tanker. Tanker must be constantly manned throughout uplift process.

• Tanker operative & assistant must wear hearing protection whilst working in close proximity to the tanker unit, and in any high noise environment.

Risk Assessment continued6. Climbing onto tankers / Falls from heights.


Risk Level: Low

Control Measures in place• ACRE operatives must avoid climbing onto tops of tankers whenever possible.

• If access to top of tanker becomes necessary, tanker operative must don a Safety Harness and Fall Arrest Lanyard, attaching the lanyard to a firm fixture as soon as access to the top of the unit has been achieved. Lanyards must not be detached until operative is on the fixed ladder & safely descending.

7. Tipping Waste / entering tanker (confined space).


Risk Level: Medium

Control Measures in place• Every effort must be made to prevent entry into tanker whilst tipping.

• Where entry becomes a necessity, this must only be carried out when there are two operatives present, one operative acting as outside/safety person.

• The person entering the tank must be wearing a safety harness & lifeline to to assist in emergency evacuation if the need arises.

• The rear door to the tank and top inspection hatches must be opened to to allow natural ventilation.

• The rear door must be secured safely in the open position. A gas monitor must then be lowered from a top inspection hatch into the tank to test the atmosphere. Where there is more than one hatch, gas testing must be carried out from each one in turn.

• Once the tank has been deemed tenable, one operative will enter through the rear door only. He will be carrying a gas monitor to continuously monitor the atmosphere, & an escape B.A. set for evacuation in the event of the monitor alarming. Access/egress from the top inspection hatches is forbidden.

• The safety person must remain at the tank access, & maintain visual/verbal contact with the operative in the tank throughout the entry process.



Risk Assessment continued8. Setting up High Pressure Water Jetting equipment hose connections, pre-start checks on unit


Risk Level: Medium

Control Measures in place• All pressure hoses & connectors must be visually examined for any evidence of wear and tear.

• Pressure hoses must be continuously monitored when pressurized / live.

• Pre-start checks must be carried out on equipment i.e. oil & fuel levels, hyspin oil, water filters must be checked prior to filling water tank, vent valve must be opened when filling jetting unit to vent air from pump (close when full).

• Foot control valves must always be fitted for water jetting operations involving pipework and drains.

• High Pressure Water Jetting Unit must be manned by a competent person throughout the water jetting process.

9. High Pressure Water Jetting & process area(s).


Risk Level: Medium

Control Measures in place• ACRE personnel must ensure that contractors and Site personnel are discouraged from lingering

around in the vicinity of water jetting operations.

• ACRE’s team leader will select suitable equipment for the jetting process.

• ACRE’s team leader will ensure that all team members clearly understand the means of communication and any signals to be used.

• ACRE’s team leader will ensure that operatives are rotated in their duties.

• ACRE’s team leader will decide when it is safe to bring the Jetting Unit up to the required working pressure. Working pressures will be adjusted as reqd.

• When a foot control valve is in use, the valve operative must have uninterrupted sight and communication with the lead operator at all times.

• On completion of water jetting operations, the pump is to be shut down and isolated. Ensure that the dump valve is in the neutral position, remove nozzle or gun from the hose end. The pump may then be re-started to reel in the hoses, the pump must only be running at idle/tick-over revolutions.

• Ensure that the site is left in a clean and safe condition.



Risk Assessment continued10. Frost.


Risk Level: High

Control Measures in place• Do not start jetting pump if it, or the hoses have become frozen. Ejecting ice bullets from a frozen

hose can cause serious injury & damage to equipment.

• During periods where there is a risk of freezing, drain the entire system and add recommended quantity of anti-freeze, run the pump to ensure that the anti-freeze mix runs through the entire system.

11. Amendment to contract.


Risk Level: Medium

Control Measures in place• ACRE operatives must adhere to Work Method Statement provided. Any slight deviation or

‘Amendments to this Contract’ may only be authorised by ACRE’s Managing Director or Health & Safety Manager.

Assessment carried out by Ken Sinclair - Health & Safety Manager - ACRE Industrial Services.



Insurance Certifi cates




Insurance Certifi cates continued



Certifi cates



Certifi cates continued











Tel: Houston 01505 327711 Stirling 01786 81 94 09www.acreindustrial.co.uk • e-mail: [email protected]

24/7 SUPPORT FOR ALL INDUSTRY

JETTING UNITS• High pressure water jetting• High flow water jetting• Surface preparation & cleaning

CCTV SUPPORT UNIT • WinCan reporting• Float through surveys• Remote location operation

CONFINED SPACE SUPPORT• Highly trained and well organised crews• State of the art certificated equipment• Peace of mind when it matters most

TANKERS• Uplifts all types of liquid waste• Vacuum Tankers 2000/6000 gal• Liquid Ring & Vac - Loaders

DISAB UNITS• Suction power beyond belief• Uplifts dry & solid waste• Blowing pressurising capability

VACTORS• Suction and jetting combination together• High flow drain cleaning operations• Water carrying capacity of 2000 gallons

HAzARDOUS WASTE SERVICES• Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal• Waste Minimisation • Recycling • Dry Waste Skips • Container Sales

Documents

Tel: Houston 01505 327711 Stirling 01786 81 94 09 Company Brochure.pdf · Tel: Houston 01505 327711 Stirling 01786 81 94 09 ... • High pressure water jetting ... Houston 01505 327711